>> the second covid outbreak at san quentin prison right now. that coronavirus when it first broke out ran through the prison in 2020, infecting more than 2,000 inmates and guards, becoming one of the worst hot spots in the country. 28 people died. senior investigative reporter steven sock joins us with the latest case numbers. doesn't look good. >> it does not. we've been checking daily for any indication that the omicron variant had reached san quentin and just today the first signs of a surge there. the numbers of infections among prisoners jumped to 65 active cases today. that's up from just half a dozen only yesterday. the prison is also reporting 87 staff members have tested positive for the virus while 91% of the inmates there are vaccinated. about one in every four staff members is not vaccinated. state prison officials tell us they have vaccination clinics available to all staff members five days a week, but roughly one-quarter of the staff are not taking advantage of those vaccination clinics. we spoke this afternoon to david jerrell w

a follow-up on the covid-19 outbreak spreading across san quentin tonight. we first brought you the story late last week. it's getting worse. 65 inmates were positive on thursday, and then jumped to 116 two days later, and now 120 inmates are testing positive and more than 80 staff members have the virus. only about 75% of the staff have received the shot. this is the second outbreak at san quentin since the pandemic started back in 2020 and it was one of the worst hot spots. >>> testing continues to be in high demand and people are paying big bucks to learn their covid status. some are paying up to $300 for a rapid pcr tests. state and federal regulations require tests to be free. experts recommend saving your receipts and extra charges are not covered like paying for fast results and the state is looking into price gouging complaints. >>> and then people are taking to social media to help others where they are finding the at-home tests. we will find out where you can find them tonight at 6:00. you can go to nbcbayarea.com and click on the covid link and yo

this is the second outbreak at san quentin since the pandemic started. and the san jose police department is short on patrol officers because of a surge in cases and exposures. they asked officers this weekend to voluntarily fill in for patrol shifts. beginning next monday, that will be mandatory, having to pick up an extra shift as part of their schedule. >>> back to school tomorrow but maybe not in oakland. more than 1,200 students are demanding better covid safety protocols. the boycott is being organized by three high school students. the petition was signed by 1,200 students from various campuses. the district releasing a statement saying in part: >>> now late tonight we learned that staff members at three oakland elementary schools will be participating in the sick-out. acorn woodland, bridges academy and united for success academy. stay with us for our latest out of oakland and where you live across the bay area. nbcbayarea.com is a good resource. need to get tested? click on the link for testing locations in your community. >>> also tomorrow, a c

there's a stall near san quentin that does not affect the richmond bridge. back over to you. >> thanks for following that for us, mike. >>> breaking news we're following right now. police activity at a home in san jose, near raging waters. officers have had their weapons drawn. they were seen going into and out of a home starting at about 2:00 in the morning. we've reached out to police and as soon as they give us any details, we'll pass them along to you. >>> a follow-up for you, city of san jose passing a first of its kind gun law. gun owners will soon have to pay an annual fee and keep liability insurance. >> and gun right advocates are already planning for lawsuits. >> reporter: san jose passing a controversial gun law. 50 people on both sides speaking at the city council meeting on the so-called gun harm reduction ordinance. >> insurance will incentivize safer firearm practices. gun injuries and deaths have gotten out of hand in the united states. >> you cannot tax a constitutional right. this does nothing to stop crime. >> reporter: the ordinance requi

it will include rebuilding the san quentin pump station. the plan calls for spending more than $3 million in pandemic relief funding. previous state and federal grant applications for the push for a vaccine specifically targeting the omicron covid variant. plus -- >> reporter: i'm kris sanchez in san jose, which is taking on gun control with an ordinance that requires a gun owner, something that might found familiar to those of us who drive. i'll explain. >> and guess what, marcus and i are on facebook live right now, broadcasting. broadcasting on air and on facebook. why don't you join us? we'll be back in two minutes. you can get a sneak behind-the-scenes. we'll be right back. and now for our high school's most admired alum. get up there. oh shut up. this is so embarrassing. guys don't make a scene! oh please you love a scene. there's no way it's me... was that good acting? that's why it's you. (giggling) you know her. you love her. you wish you could be her. ruh roh. i told her not to go up there. what are you doing here? (mouths silentl